According to the 2016 Kentucky Kids Count data, Breathitt County ranks 115 out of 120 counties in Kentucky for the health of children.

Breathitt County SNAP-Ed Assistant, Kati Noble, in partnership with the Breathitt County School System, taught the LEAP (Literacy, Eating, and Activity for Primary) Curriculum. During one visit with a 1^st and 2^nd Grade class, the book, I.Q. Gets Fit, was read to 20 students. Students then completed activities where they learned about the benefits of physical activity and eating healthy snacks.

As a part of this class, students practiced different exercises and tried a healthy snack. Students were then asked if they would exercise at home, as well as asking their parents to purchase healthy snacks. 95% of the students indicated that they would ask their parents to purchase healthy snacks and to exercise with them at home.

One way to improve the overall health of youth in Breathitt County, is by exercising and eating healthy. This LEAP program allows SNAP-Ed Assistants and their partners to teach students how to improve their health by exercising and eating healthy.